harsh

Unpleasantly stern.

“wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus”

Of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles.

Sharply disagreeable; rigorous.

“the harsh facts of court delays”

Unkind or cruel or uncivil.

“had harsh words”

“a harsh and unlovable old tyrant”

Severe.

“a harsh penalty”

Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

“the harsh cry of a blue jay”

“harsh cognac”